Government/Politics
Cross-field collaboration: Apply for a pilot grant to support civic science journalism
Grant up to $15,000 from Center for Cooperative Media
The Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University is delighted to announce a new grant opportunity in partnership with Rita Allen Foundation. The project aims to accelerate civic science journalism cross-field collaborations in the … Last updated February 26, 2023
Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship
Fellowship from National Press Foundation
For more than 30 years, the Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship has introduced promising young(ish) D.C. reporters to the city they’re assigned to cover. In monthly sessions, fellows learn how … Last updated October 30, 2022
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Threats to Democracy in the U.S.
Grant, Rolling from Pulitzer Center
The Pulitzer Center is seeking proposals for enterprise stories that focus on threats to democratic institutions in the United States. Topics can include, but are not limited to, voting suppression; … Last updated September 24, 2022
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Information and Elections in the Digital Era
Training from Knight Center Journalism Courses
While the digital era has presented opportunities for enhancing freedom of expression, social media also poses new challenges. The spread of disinformation and misinformation online, intimidation and harassment (particularly against … Last updated September 5, 2022
Civic Engagement Open Inquiry
Grant, Rolling up to $15,000 from Rita Allen Foundation
For this submission period, the Foundation is seeking letters proposing innovative, early-stage work that advances civic science approaches and knowledge. Inquiries may address issues and challenges such as emerging science … Last updated February 27, 2023
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Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship
Fellowship from Council on Foreign Relations
Launched in 1949, the Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship seeks to promote the quality of responsible and discerning journalism that exemplified the work of Edward R. Murrow. One CFR resident … Last updated March 31, 2023
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Council on Foreign Relations

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators … Last updated May 22, 2022
Type Media Center Journalism Fellowship
Fellowship, Rolling from Type Media Center
The Journalism Fellowship Program at Type Media Center is a multi-year fellowship that allows emerging and established journalists to write on complex social and political issues. The fellows form a … Last updated February 22, 2023
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The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation

The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation (PCLB) was formed in 1999, by Dr. Peter Buck and his wife Carmen Lucia as a private family foundation to manage their family’s … Last updated May 30, 2022
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big … Last updated May 30, 2022
Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University

The Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University is a college dedicated to the advancement of communication research and education through creativity, connectivity, and diversity–creating collaborative relationships for the greater … Last updated October 10, 2022
Open Society Foundations

The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, are the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights. They provide thousands of grants … Last updated November 26, 2022
Journalism and Communications Summer Programs
Internship from The Fund for American Studies
The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) hosts Washington, DC-based and virtual Academic Internship Programs for undergraduate students each summer, fall and spring. TFAS programs include academic credit from George Mason … Last updated March 30, 2023
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News Leaders’ Association

NLA is the result of a merger between the American Society of News Editors (ASNE) and the Associated Press Media Editors (APME). Their stated mission is to: a. Advocate for the values of … Last updated May 30, 2022
Election SOS

Election SOS is an initiative dedicated to supporting U.S. journalists in responding to critical 2020 election information needs. It offers training for journalists, connecting them to best practices, resources, and … Last updated May 30, 2022
F.M. Kirby Grants
Grant from F.M. Kirby Foundation
The Foundation has no required application format, but believes that a solicitation includes: a report on the use of previous grants received from the F. M. Kirby Foundation (applicable to … Last updated January 28, 2023
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International Women’s Media Foundation

NGO seeking to support women journalists and photographers. Provides funding in addition to training and networking opportunities. Open to female-identifying journalists or groups that are majority female only. https://www.iwmf.org/about/ … Last updated March 31, 2022
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Grants
Grant, Rolling up to $50,000 from Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
Where The Foundation Works The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation funds across the South, but given the region’s size and complexity, it focuses the majority of our efforts in priority places where … Last updated July 19, 2022
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The Miami Foundation

The Miami Foundation is focused on building a stronger Miami forever. Over the last 50 years it has invested more than $400 million into its community, and it houses more … Last updated March 26, 2022
Triangle Community Foundation

Triangle Community Foundation is building a stronger Triangle for all. By working with dedicated donors and strong nonprofits, it is able to guide gifts in a strategic way to fill in … Last updated March 26, 2022